Timber Architecture
Architecture projects built primarily in timber, covering structure, joinery, and the use of wood in residential, civic, and commercial buildings.
Architectural College, Trondheim: A Timber School for Architects That Argues With Its Own Plan
A Norwegian timber college with pitched peaks and a wedge-shaped plan, shortlisted at Elementary and judged sharply on typology.
Evgeny Makarenko Builds a Timber Lighthouse on a Kola Bay Hillside with Almost No Metal Fasteners
A 23-square-meter observation tower in Russia's Arctic north channels port crane geometry through traditional wood joinery.
PULO Market by A9A Architects: A Community-Centric Urban Marketplace in Zhengzhou
Community-focused modular market blending timber architecture, mixed-use spaces, and landscape integration, fostering social interaction and vibrant urban lifestyle experiences.
House 4 Aguas by Viento Norte: A Contemporary Hillside Residence Framing Lake Llanquihue and Calbuco Volcano
Contemporary hillside house in Puerto Varas integrates steel and timber, framing panoramic views of Lake Llanquihue and Calbuco Volcano.
Klouboucká Lesní Headquarters by Mjölk Architekti: A Benchmark in Sustainable Timber Architecture
Sustainable timber headquarters blending modular glulam structure, solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and innovative design, promoting ecological, efficient, and flexible workspaces.
Haus 2+ by Office ParkScheerbarth: Pioneering Timber Architecture in Berlin’s Holzmarkt Quarter
Haus 2+ in Berlin’s Holzmarkt quarter is a sustainable, all-timber, three-story building combining innovative prefab construction with flexible, creative urban spaces.
FLIM-FLAMS: Innovative Self-Assembling Timber Shells by Neal Lucas Hitch
FLIM-FLAMS by Neal Lucas Hitch transforms flat plywood into self-assembling, bending-active timber shells, combining computational design with sustainable, rapid-deploy architecture.
Wangen Tower: A Landmark in Computational Timber Architecture
The Wangen Tower in Germany is a pioneering multi-level timber structure using self-shaped components, showcasing sustainable, computational, and bio-inspired architectural innovation.
Långholmen Residence: A Contemporary Finnish Archipelago Retreat by Mer Architects
Långholmen Residence: Finnish archipelago retreat blending timber architecture, sustainable design, saunas, and seamless indoor-outdoor living amidst wild pines and coastal scenery.
Kindergarten and Daycare Center in Barbiano by Roland Baldi Architects
Climate House Gold kindergarten in Barbiano featuring timber architecture, open learning landscapes, rooftop playground, and community bridge connecting village life.
Rest Space at the Summit of Mt. Rokko by ofa: Harmonizing Architecture and Nature
The Rest Space atop Mt. Rokko blends timber architecture, native landscaping, and sustainable design, creating a serene, eco-friendly public retreat.
Saltholme Pools Bird Hide by Child Graddon Lewis
Refurbished bird hide transforms industrial wetland into inclusive, sustainable lookout, blending timber architecture, panoramic views, community education, and wildlife conservation.
